Yourwellness Magazine explores the impact diet has on asthma symptoms
London, UK (PRWEB UK) 5 July 2013 -- Studies show that particular foods can sometimes act as triggers for asthma sufferers, with these food allergies exacerbating one’s symptoms. Common foods include cow’s milk, shellfish, yeast products and nuts; some patients agree that food colourings and preservatives have a similar effect. Asthma UK stated that the common signs of an allergy include one’s asthma worsening, as well as swelling or tingling in the mouth, vomiting, rashes on the skin, or wheezing and shortness of breath.
Previous diagnoses have shown that sodium metabisulphate, also referred to as E220-227, may trigger asthma, but not through an allergic reaction. This ingredient can be found in fizzy drinks, pre-prepared meats, prepared salads and wine. Often, these allergies are spotted through experience, but patients are able to request allergy testing at their local GP surgery. Asthma UK advised that the only form of treatment is simply avoiding the particular food, but stated that you should contact your GP if a food item has triggered an attack (http://www.asthma.org.uk/knowledge-bank-food).
With this in mind, Yourwellness Magazine examined the various symptoms of food intolerances and how an allergy is spotted. According to Yourwellness Magazine, a food allergy or intolerance affects around two percent of the population; the symptoms for these allergies can often be quite severe, though. These symptoms arise when antibodies, known as IgG, are triggered within the body, alerting it to the offending food. Common products which trigger such an attack include wheat and dairy products, and symptoms may arise as much as days after eating. According to Yourwellness Magazine, individuals may notice symptoms such as constipation, headaches, insomnia, water retention, bloating, asthma, anxiety, itchy skin and weight control problems (http://www.yourwellness.com/2012/01/food-allergy-and-intolerance-week/).
Michael Kitt, Yourwellness Publishing Ltd, http://www.yourwellness.com, 0208 588 9553, [email protected]
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